{"id":3189,"date":"2025-07-11T17:48:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T17:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/?p=3189"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:00:48","slug":"how-to-measure-different-types-of-resource-utilization","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-different-types-of-resource-utilization\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure Different Types of Resource Utilization? A Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the modern business landscape, <strong>resource utilization<\/strong> is a key performance indicator. The businesses strive to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/maximize-profitable-resource-utilization-with-modern-resource-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">optimum utilization<\/a> of their workforce to enhance profitability.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to the firm as it has a direct impact on their <strong>bottom line<\/strong>. However, it&#8217;s not as simple as it seems, especially in the case of multi-faceted or complex projects. Resource utilization varies based on the types of industry. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall resource utilization.<\/li>\n<li>Billable resource utilization.<\/li>\n<li>Non-billable resource utilization.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic resource utilization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resource-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21254 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying measure resource utilization and boost productivity with resource management software\" width=\"1195\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1.png 1195w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1-1024x386.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1-768x289.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1195px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1195\/450;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying measure resource utilization and boost productivity with resource management software\" width=\"1195\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1.png 1195w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1-1024x386.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/measure-resource-utilization-improve-productivity-banner-1-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><br \/>\nBefore diving into the technicalities of how to measure each type, let&#8217;s gain an in-depth understanding of the same.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\" class=\"target\">Measuring Overall Resource Utilization<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Overall resource utilization<\/strong> is the method of measuring how much a resource is utilized in totality against its availability or capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Which implies;<\/p>\n<p>Overall Resource utilization = Actual or allocated total time \/ Available resource time or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/resource-management\/guide\/resource-capacity-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource capacity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\" class=\"target\">Measuring Billable Utilization of Resources<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/effective-ways-to-maximize-billable-resource-utilization-in-professional-services-firms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billable utilization<\/a> is the method of measuring how much a resource is utilized for billable work against its availability or capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Which means;<\/p>\n<p>Billable Resource utilization = Actual or allocated billable time \/ Available resource time or resource capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/billable-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Are Billable Hours? Key Strategies to Optimize Them<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\" class=\"target\">Measuring Non-Billable Utilization of Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Non-billable resource utilization is a method of measuring how much a resource is utilized for non-billable work against its availability or capacity. <strong>Non-billable work<\/strong> is related to non-billable projects, BAU, meetings, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Which means;<\/p>\n<p>Non-Billable Resource utilization = Actual or allocated non- billable time \/ Available resource time or resource capacity<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\" class=\"target\">Measuring Strategic Utilization of Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Strategic resource utilization is the method of measuring how much a resource is utilized for <strong>strategic projects<\/strong>. Strategic projects are for achieving long term strategic goals of the business.<\/p>\n<p>So, we measure Strategic utilization as:<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Resource utilization = Actual or allocated strategic time \/ Available resource time or resource capacity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-different-types-of-resource-utilization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Measure Different Types of Resource Utilization? A Quick Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/ebook-registration\/?callFor=EBOOK&amp;ActionType=BDEBOOK&amp;ArticalTitle=the-comprehensive-guide-to-resource-capacity-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21256 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying resource capacity planning guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"394\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1-768x296.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/394;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying resource capacity planning guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/resource-capacity-planning-guide-banner-1-768x296.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\" class=\"target\">Example of Types of Resource Utilization<\/h2>\n<p>Let us take the following example to get a better understanding of the concepts mentioned above:<\/p>\n<p>For example,<br \/>\nIf the capacity of an employee is 40 hours\/week, and total work allocated to this person is 44 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s assume, 44 Hours of work has been allocated in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16 hours are allocated to billable work.<\/li>\n<li>20 hours are allocated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/billable-and-non-billable-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-billable work<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>8 hours are allocated to strategic work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, this person&#8217;s different resource utilization will be calculated as:<\/p>\n<p>Overall Resource utilization = 44 hours \/ 40 hours = 110%<br \/>\nBillable Resource utilization = 16 hours \/ 40 hours = 40%<br \/>\nNon-Billable Resource utilization = 20 hours \/ 40 hours = 50%<br \/>\nStrategic Resource utilization = 8 hours \/ 40 hours = 20%<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6\" class=\"target\">The Glossary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/blog\/the-complete-glossary-of-resource-or-workforce-planning-scheduling-and-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glossary of Resource Workforce Planning, Scheduling and Management<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a quick guide to help you learn how to measure different types of resource utilization and make the most out of your talent pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","categories":[1],"tags":[],"coauthors":[161],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/3189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3189"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saviom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=3189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}